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SENIOR
Living
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Call to make reservations 24 hours before you need us at
304-636-6472 or 1-877-636-6472
www.countryroadstransit.com
Upshur County Senior Center 28 N. Kanawha Street Buckhannon, WV 26201
Sarah Campbell - Executive Director Lunch is served M, W, Th, F 11:30 am Every Tuesday Dinner is served at 5:00 PM. No lunch on these days.
Activities offered at the center include:
Music • Painting • Billiards • Aerobics • Art Class Alzeheimers/Dementia Support Group • Bingo Holiday Events • Photography • Computer Classes Checkers • Line Dancing • Chair Yoga Other services include: quality in-home care services through partnership with Medicaid, VA, and Older American Grant Funds; volunteer station for Senior Companions, and the Golden Mountaineer Discount Card Program. Computer lab open to seniors Monday through Friday, instructor present Tuesday afternoons.
304-472-0528
Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please stop by and join in the fun and fellowship!
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a component of assisted living Aging brings about many changes, including some that may compromise seniors’ ability to remain independent. In such instances, many families consider assisted living facilities for their aging relatives.
This isdangerous for the individual and others. Memory care units often have alarms and “wander guard” precautions in place to make sure residents cannot roam unsupervised and risk injury.
More than 835,000 Americans currently reside in assisted living communities, according to the National Center for Assisted Living. While communities and homes provide various services, one service in particular may be needed for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias or memory problems. Memory care units are separate facilities that cater to people with dementia or other memory issues.
Another goal of memory care is to provide a stress-free, structured lifestyle that has set schedules and routines, states Brookdale Senior Living. This can help keep distress minimal and make for more comfortable and happy residents.
According to the senior residence referral and resource guide A Place for Mom, memory care is a distinct form of long-term skilled nursing. Also called special care units, memory care facilities provide 24hour supervised care for individuals. This care is often carried out in a separate wing orfloor of a residential facility or community. Memory care facilities aim to provide a safe and secure environment for residents. This means limiting entry or egress to other areas of the facility for those who may have trouble navigating and remembering where they started out. The Alzheimer’s Association notes that six in 10 people with dementia will wander and become disoriented.
In addition, memory care units offer programs that help slow the progression of dementias and cultivate cognitive skills. Fitness exercises, games, specialty food programs, activities, and much more may be offered to make residents more comfortable. Memory care facilities include common spaces for socialization, meals and activities.
to the Rescue 10 Foods
to Protect
Joint & Brain Health 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Berries Avocados Wild Salmon Green Tea Dark Chocolate Nuts & Seeds Dark Leafy Green Vegetables 8. Turmeric 9. Broccoli 10. Onions & Garlic
“Alzheimer’s patients must maintain their activity, walking, interacting with music, and art,” says Lory Bright-Long, MD, CMD, of the American Medical Directors Association. “We have to awaken the senses so that the memory can have a hook. This is accomplished in the memory care setting.” It is important for those considering assisted living and nursing home facilities to inquire about specific memory care units if a loved one requires this environment. Start the search at APlaceForMom.com.
SENIOR STATS
46 Million Americans are age 65 or older
100 Tallman Avenue • Elkins, WV 26241 Assisted Living Rooms starting at
$2,995/mo. (Limited availability)
Colonial Place Assisted Living & Memory Care – where you not only make some of the best memories, but where you also enjoy a safe, secure living environment, fun social activities with new friends, customized personal assistance, medication management, restaurant-style
• Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments Available • Laundry Facilites On-Site • Electric & Water Paid • Expanded Basic Cable Available at Discount Price • Rent Based Upon 30% of Monthly Income • Limited Access Entry System • Emergency Pull Cords • 24 Hr. On-Site Staff If you are 62 years of age or older, or 50 years of age with disability, you may qualify for housing in this apartment community ...ONE YEAR LEASE REQUIRED... TTY/TTD 1-800-982-8771 OR 1-800-982-8772 For an appointment or to receive an application by mail, call 304-636-2583
dining with delicious home-cooked food, laundry and housekeeping services, on-site therapy, physicians, a highly trained professional staff 24/7 and more. To schedule your personal tour, call 304-704-2695 or 304-636-8600 and enjoy a FREE Lunch for Two.
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301 Wilson Lane Elkins, WV 26241
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304-636-8600
Licensed by the state of WV and Fire Marshal approved
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